Our weather at Paradise Cottage was picture perfect! Cool breezy mornings, hot sunny afternoons, and comfortable evenings all week long!  We loved it all: kayaking, sightseeing, antiquing, exploring the shops downtown, taking in all the area had to offer – rock hopping at Pemaquid Point, relaxing here in the beautiful gardens overlooking the glistening water, and taking in the community band concert on the library lawn.  Relaxing and unwinding …. ahhh….  Botanical Gardens!

Fisherman’s wharf – good food with outdoor seating.  Watershed Tavern – old fashioned tavern with its own brewery.  Best flat-bread pizza ever!

Wonderful accommodations.  Mary Ellen is a lovely hostess.  Her art and gardens are inspiring.  We never did have that bonfire, so I guess we’ll have to come back next year.  This is truly a piece of Paradise and we felt blessed to share in it.  Thank you Ron and Mary Ellen.  This was a perfect place for us.

Everything here was wonderful. The kids enjoyed the dock and the kayak. We had a great time and are so glad you shared Seanook with us.

I loved being able to escape from crazy things and come to Seanook.  The views and the little dock were my favorite parts.  I loved walking down to the dock and being so close to the water.  Although I do wish the DVD player didn’t fade in and out with movies.  Everything else was amazing.  This is a beautiful and wonderful place to take in the scenic beauties of Maine.  Thank you for the wonderful time.

Everything about Seanook was perfect.  My kids loved jumping off the dock every day and catching crabs.  We loved all the great places to sit and take in the wonderful views.  See you next summer.

We again enjoyed Seanook.  Love the windows, the quiet, and watching the boats.  Kayaked all around the bay, beautiful!  So comfortable and special to come here!

Thank you both.  It was wonderful.  This is a delightful, homey and positive place to be.  Very inviting and accommodating for the whole family.  We all loved it.  Much appreciation!

Thank you Ron & Mary Ellen.  Thank you Seanook.  Thank you for allowing others to enjoy your piece of heaven.  For all the energy that we are able to take away from and to give back.  Peace be to you and yours.  See you next year if the Universe allows it.   Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place.

We enjoyed a peaceful winter vacation here!  Always something to do.  Seanook is beautiful and comfortable.  The owners have thought of everything.  — Hope to be back again.

Coffee in hand on a cold winter morning we look out over the fresh blanket of snow that carpets the shore and prepare to depart.  Your caretakers, Mary Ellen & Ron, shared with us the pleasure of your simple way: sea, shore, nature, warmth.  We hold that close and wish the same to all who stay in your shelter.

Our weather was sunny and hot the first few days, then fog, then beautiful the last two days.  Nevertheless we enjoyed kayaking and sailing on the bay in our own sailboat which we kept on the mooring in the cove; also relaxing on the porch, reading enjoying the peacefulness.  The gardens are beautiful.  We will be back for that “bonfire.”  Looking forward to sharing your art in my home.  Thank you for this “Slice of Paradise.”

We especially enjoyed the 4th of July fireworks and the weather was perfect for it; eating lobster; and our pilgrimage to LL Bean in Freeport.  Our favorite restaurants were Robinson’s Wharf, Mine Oyster and the sandwiches and lobster rolls from the East Boothbay General Store just up the street were great for lunch!  Ron and Mary Ellen are a wealth of local information and recommendations; very kind people, the best hosts ever!  Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage and your beautiful state with us!

The smoked oysters from Glidden Point that we had at Mine Oyster restaurant were outstanding.  The sunny hot weather (84 degrees!) the first few days were perfect for our sail on the Lazy Jack schooner for Windjammer Days.  After that it changed to rain, fog and mist; typical Maine!  We filled up on lobsters both at restaurants in town and cooking our own right here.  We love relaxing on the deck, the plantings, the quiet peaceful surroundings, and knowing Mary Ellen and Ron.  Always a pleasure each time we come!

I spent the morning after our arrival exploring all the nooks and crannies inside this Paradise Cottage and outside –  taking it all in!  We also took a boat ride around to familiarize ourselves with the region.  We especially liked the morning walk across the earthen dam to the East Boothbay General Store, the walk along the coast at Ocean Point, the sunset drive we took on Southport Island and watching the sunset at Newagen Harbor our last night here!!  The Botanical Gardens are beautiful.  Our little engineer loved the Boothbay Railway Village, and Pemaquid Point.  I don’t know how we saw all this in such a brief visit, but I have no regrets!  Enjoy your stay!

This is a great place to visit.  Spring here is beautiful with sunny days and rain at night!  I love the wildlife and the flowers and would love to visit again.  The view from my bedroom is “fantastic!”  I took a boat ride with my children and grandson.  He loved it and I did too!

Thank you!  It was wonderful staying in your lovely cottage on the bay.  What a blessing it was to wake up every morning to such a beautiful view.  We had a very peaceful and relaxing vacation.  Thank you for the beautiful notecards.  You have a wonderful gift.

I know why it is called Paradise Cottage; everything is better than imagined.  The kayaking was excellent for the kids in the little bay, and Carey loved creating a fort on the island and a fairy village in the woods behind the cottage.  The walk to the General Store was an important way to start our day.  The hot tub was a nice surprise.  The Botanical Gardens were amazing.  Gardens here are beautiful.  Thank you so much.  Hope to come back.

We absolutely loved our stay!  Weather was beautiful and cottage was perfect. Even more exciting, we got engaged down at the private beach during sunset!  We will be back again for sure!

Our third trip to Boothbay, first time at Paradise Cottage.  What a darling “find.”  Enjoyed the triple lobster dinner with two sides at Fisherman’s Wharf.  Breakfast at River’s End (DO NOT order the blueberry pancakes: made from potatoes and tasted medicinal).  Loved the Pemaquid lighthouse, lunch (fish & chips) at King Eider Pub in Damariscotta.  The Vietnamese Bakery in Boothbay is excellent; we had 2 eggs, bacon, toast, coffee & and an apple fritter, DELICIOUS….  The soup is good too.  We grilled steaks, baked potatoes, had salad & blueberry pie for supper one night.  We ate on the deck and enjoyed the weather, the water and each other.  Mary Ellen, we loved Paradise Cottage; it truly is.

Another wonderful weekend!  So great to finally see Paradise Cottage; just lovely.  Thank you Mary Ellen & Ron.  We are always so glad that you two open these beautiful homes to others; it is our favorite place to be.  We will see you again really soon.  Thank you again.

Thank you so much for sharing your house!  The view is spectacular!  The wildflowers were a beautiful welcome.  We enjoyed everything about our stay.  Look forward to framing our notecard when we get home.  We will be telling our friends about this beautiful place.  It will be tough to beat anywhere else!

We just had to come back to Paradise and brought friends Deb & Amy from Portland Me, with us.  They fell in love as well. Enjoyed bird watching – saw young bald eagle, black guillemot, loons, eiders and others.  Gorgeous sunsets and many shooting stars.  I believe you’ll be seeing us all again.  Thanks for sharing this beautiful paradise.

We’ve just spent our 3rd weekend at Seanook, the second one in 2013.  Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.  It now feels to us like we’re “coming home” to Seanook.  Ron and Mary Ellen add so much to that experience.  The weather was a little non-cooperative this time, but despite the blustery winds and occasional rain, we had a lot of sunshine, stunning sunsets, and crisp, clear nights with amazing stars!  We were blown away by the number of flowers still in full bloom along with the vivid colors of fall foliage.  We love it here and we will be back.

When I get out of the car from my three hour drive to Seanook from NH, it is truly like coming home.  There is everything here one needs for rest, peace, and true downtime.  Ron and Mary Ellen are the model hosts who have made every one of my stays rich, warm, memorable, and worth all the effort to get here.  By the end of 2013, I will have been here 5 times. Can’t think of anywhere else I would rather be!

The three musketeers arrived at 5:30pm after driving through heavy rain and hail from NH.  We ate a wonderful dinner with champagne, then to the hot tub.  One of us forgot a bathing suit so we all went in our underwear under lightening-filled skies.  Friday we had a wine tasting then went to Boothbay Harbor – great buys. Came back and had a scotch tasting. Saturday we went to Ocean Point for a picnic.  Incredible!  Excellent!  Thank you, Ron and Mary Ellen.

Thank you for your hospitality.  We have felt very welcome and comfortable here and have tried to enjoy as many different vistas as possible!  This is a relaxing and tranquil venue which all can appreciate.  Excellent walks locally!

Seanook is pure bliss. There is nowhere like it in the world. We visited in the midst of the cold Maine winter and it was utterly magical. It is clean, cozy, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful. Mary Ellen and Ron are so welcoming and warm. If you get the chance to book Seanook, don’t miss it.

A very welcomed time of renewal and nurturing of our souls this November as we spent several days at Seanook. The home was spotless with very creative touches throughout to include a sense of bringing nature inside with many different plants.
The ebb and flow of the bay was mesmerizing ; it was easy to get lost in ones thoughts sitting on one of the many porches or the sunroom sipping a cup of morning coffee.
Beautiful hikes are so accessible; each day we explored several of the nearby preserves.
A very special place indeed!

We stayed at Seanook for a week in late August/early September. It was just what we needed to calm our frayed nerves from months of hibernation. We could feel the stress melt away from the moment we sat on the porch overlooking the water that first evening, An added bonus was a gorgeous sunset from that spot – actually over several evenings. Coffee in the sunroom each morning was a charming way to start the day as we watched the fishing boats depart.
The kitchen is well equipped to handle meals cooked there or take in. I enjoyed meals from the grill that I didn’t have to prepare😋
We enjoyed our chats with Ron and Mary Ellen as we learned of good hikes and sightseeing spots and the best places to get “lobstah.” Truly a delightful stay. We look forward to a repeat visit.

Maureen

Imagine a cottage perched atop perennial gardens surrounded by woods, with a view of Linekin Bay from the deck….that is Paradise Cottage! My husband and I enjoyed a week of beautiful July weather, sunrise and sunset on the deck, cooking in the small but very well equipped kitchen and listening to birds sing and water lap the rocks. Cozy and comfortable with all of the creature comforts, the cottage is on a very quiet street and sits above the road with views of the water and privacy. Floor to ceiling windows and doors throughout the cottage bring the outside in, and provide easy access to the generously sized deck. Close to surrounding towns and attractions, our “home base” fit our lifestyle perfectly. Thank you Mary Ellen for the great suggestions! We highly recommend Paradise Cottage and can’t wait to return!

Paradise Cottage is aptly named. We just returned from a week there and had a wonderful time. Mary Ellen has curated an excellent vacation home. The gardens and natural elements surrounding the cottage are spectacular. Unlike many places, the pictures you see on the website are exactly what you find in Paradise Cottage. Mary Ellen is a great host and can provide recommendations on things to do, see, and where to eat. We will be back.

My family of 5 – (3 teenagers) has been coming to Seanook for the past 9 summers!
This we all look forward to every year. It is the simple things that combine to make big things. The location is perfect.   Waking up in the morning to the sounds of the water all around is a treat.  You can kayak, fish, and swim right off the dock.  Linekin Bay sunsets are breathtaking!  It is a peaceful place and has become our happy place.  It will soon be yours too.

My husband and I have just enjoyed another beautiful week in Seanook.  Our stay during the last week in September could not have been better.  Peter loves to fish and he was out on the dock morning and night.  He was not disappointed.  Plenty of Mackerel and a Striped Bass!!!
We have been coming for more years than I can count.  The peace and serenity that this special cottage offers is second to none!! It always replenishes our spirits.  Whether you stay close to the cottage or explore the amazing beauty of the Maine coast, you will always find something that suits you.
Can’t wait for our next stay in June 2023!!

We booked a long weekend at Seanook Cottage. The cottage is located on the water with great views from any room. The cottage was extremely clean and working with Mary Ellen as a host was great. The kitchen has everything you need if cooking is your thing. Mary Ellen has great knowledge of the area and plenty of material in the cottage if you need some guidance on what to do. Again it’s a great place with fantastic views.

What an amazing little home Seanook is!  We spent the weekend visiting Boothbay and just sitting and enjoying the views from Seanook Cottage.  Mary Ellen was very accommodating and full of information on the surrounding area.  Seanook is comfortable and inviting.  We hope to be back again.

We’ve just returned home to New Mexico after yet another marvelous stay at Seanook. This was our 5th time there for several weeks each
September and have loved every minute, every aspect of Seanook. The location is on an amazing quiet road that runs along the eastern shore of Linekin Bay. Seanook literally sits out OVER the water (just a little) and upstairs or down, the floor to ceiling windows, decks both upstairs and downstairs, a ramp leading to a float…It’s all about the view, the wildlife, ospreys, eagles, seals (2 this year), many varieties of birds, the incredible sunsets, just WOW. The house itself is a treasure, so unique, so comfortable and reflecting the artist’s touch of Mary Ellen and the craftsmanship of Ron. If you are lucky enough to stay here, you won’t regret it! Oh, one more thing…Seanook sits towards the northern end of the bay so it doesn’t take forever to get anywhere. Great location.

We returned home this week from another wonderful stay at Seanook Cottage.  This was our 3rd stay there and it couldn’t have been more perfect!  We took 2 years off due to Covid and when we walked through the door this year, we immediately remembered why we love it so much!!  Thank you, Mary Ellen, for another wonderful stay at Seanook!!

We just spent 8 nights at Seanook from September 30th through October 8th and it was fabulous! The weather was great, the leaves were just changing and Seanook was perfection. We loved the windows and skylights everywhere so we always had a view of the water and all of nature. This home is stocked with everything you could ever need. The bed was very comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Mary Ellen is a wonderful hostess and she provides tons of information about restaurants and things to do in Boothbay. We felt completely at home here in Seanook and thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. It was just what we needed to begin our new Retired life!!

We cannot say enough about this cottage and location as well as our host, Mary Ellen. The incredible views from every room, the gorgeous sunsets every night and added treat of a pair of bald eagles as neighbors during our stay. We also enjoyed at least 5 species of ducks swimming, diving and fishing. The cottage is in a great location with easy proximity to so much in the area yet it feels so secluded and peaceful. Already looking forward to next year.

Every time I walk into Seanook I feel myself relax, as the peacefulness envelopes me. Nature surrounds every inch of the cottage, and I never tire of it. It is comfortable, warm and cozy, and the kitchen has all the amenities you need to make a delicious meal. We are happy to have found this beautiful spot, and return year after year.

Mary Ellen is a kind and gracious host, always making our stay memorable.

Beyond a place in time, staying at Seanook is a transformational journey! It is a magical place where indoors and expansive outdoors merge as one. The comings and goings of the sea and its wildlife are endlessly captive. I’ve just returned from yet another off-season getaway with my five other teacher girlfriends. We came laden with puzzles, books, knitting, a sewing machine, embroidery, a Scrabble board, binoculars, and the most luscious ingredients to enjoy the feasts we cooked up in Seanook’s generously supplied kitchen, an amazing gathering place for preparation, conversation, and delight. The jaunts to Boothbay Harbor, or seaside walks along the Point Road, spring flower strolls in the neighborhood, breakfast at the East Boothbay General Store, and visiting Mary Ellen tending her garden and hosting a visit in her art studio, every moment and every detail captures perfection. It is a magical haven indeed!

Paradise Cottage is a perfect name for this perfect cottage! Sitting on the deck with a glass of wine while watching lobster boats, and an occasional sail boat, pass, is a little bit of heaven. The cottage is lovely inside and out with it’s floor to ceiling windows facing the water and “stroll thru the forest” while walking down the hall. And never a worry about what to bring, with the well thought through kitchen – dishes, pots and pans, bowls, baking accessories, and a new gas grill on the deck. We’re always sad to leave, but begin our planning and cannot wait to return every year.

June 11, 2024

My wife, Springer Spaniel, and I just returned from a 2-week vacation at the Seanook resort cottage in East Boothbay Maine. I can say without hesitation that the three of us had a wonderful time. We were in the Paradise Cottage, which has a wonderful setting in the woods with a terrific view of the bay. The cottage was an extremely comfortable getaway spot in a quiet and scenic neighborhood. The owner, Mary Ellen Serina, was a wonderful hostess. She was available every day and was quick to solve every minor problem that we might have. The property is an easy 10 minute drive from Boothbay Harbor, and a starting point for many of the nearby towns and marine spots in the area. My wife and I highly recommend this property to anyone who is interested in exploring mid-coastal Maine.

My husband, best friend and myself love Linekin Bay. We have returned many times to Boothbay and always find this area quiet, peaceful and beautiful. This is a requirement for us- very important. In 2024, it was our 1st stay at Paradise Cottage. We found Mary Ellen very accomodating, responsive and the cottage perfect for 3 of us. The kitchen is small but beyond efficient. Really easy to use. And the views from our living area AND bedrooms, so much glass and sun !! We loved it and plan to return in the near future.